Jodi L. Meier at a glance
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Jodi L. Meier
Judge · Kenosha County Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- Jodi L. Meier is a sitting judge for Branch 7 of the Kenosha County Circuit Court in Wisconsin, appointed in 2016 and re‐elected in 2017, with a background in law practice and court service
- Before her judicial appointment, she held the role of a Kenosha County Circuit Court commissioner (2015) and worked as a solo attorney for over 25 years
Education
- Marquette University Law School — J.D. (1991)
- in Political Science and Business Administration, Marquette University — B.A. (1988)
Additional information
- Her current term is set to continue until at least April 4, 2029.
- She was re‐elected in the April 4, 2017 general election, defeating John Anthony Ward with 85.1% of the vote.
- Appointed to the Kenosha County Circuit Court by former Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker on July 5, 2016, filling the vacancy left by the late Hon. S. Michael Wilk.
- handling both criminal and civil matters.
- representing children and vulnerable adults.
- She also served as a guardian ad litem for over a decade
- Meier presides over Branch 7 of the Kenosha County Circuit Court, which handles a range of criminal and civil cases.
- Born in West Allis, WI, and raised in Salem, she has been active in her community and, when not on the bench, enjoys budget‐friendly travel.
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Camera Notice
Statewide
Wisconsin SCR 61 asks media to give the trial judge advance notice before bringing cameras or recording equipment into the courtroom.
the trial judge shall be given notice, at least 3 days in advanceWisconsin SCR Chapter 61: Electronic Media and Still Photography Coverage of Judicial Proceedings ↗
Courtroom Equipment Control
Statewide
Wisconsin SCR 61 leaves courtroom equipment placement, lighting, and use subject to trial-judge control.
Only equipment approved by the trial judge in advance of the court proceeding may be usedWisconsin SCR Chapter 61: Electronic Media and Still Photography Coverage of Judicial Proceedings ↗
Remote appearances
Statewide
Wisconsin's court system instructs parties that courts will notify them when a hearing is remote and provide joining instructions.
The court will send you instructions on how to join your remote hearing by video or by phone.Wisconsin Court System: Zoom hearing resources ↗
Statewide
Wisconsin remote-hearing guidance tells participants to contact the clerk promptly if they lack reliable internet or phone access.
Contact the clerk of circuit court as soon as possible.Wisconsin Court System: Zoom hearing resources ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Wisconsin SCR Chapter 61: Electronic Media and Still Photography Coverage of Judicial Proceedings
Kenosha County Circuit Court
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Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Sources
Identity source checked August 22, 2026.
Biography sources checked October 11, 2026.
Wisconsin Court System official judicial roster
Identity source · HTML · Source checked August 22, 2026
View Wisconsin Court System official judicial roster ↗Wisconsin SCR Chapter 61: Electronic Media and Still Photography Coverage of Judicial Proceedings
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Wisconsin SCR Chapter 61: Electronic Media and Still Photography Coverage of Judicial Proceedings ↗Wisconsin Court System: Zoom hearing resources
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Wisconsin Court System: Zoom hearing resources ↗